Professional Feedback from Curator Ainhoa Fernández
Recently, I received valuable and insightful professional feedback from curator Ainhoa Fernández.
She is an art advisor at Shug Gallery and Singulart, podcast director at Art Bites, and founder of Art Advisory and ONIRIA.
I’m excited to share some key highlights from her review.
The curator praised my technique:
The use of a muted, earthy color palette — warm and rich tones, especially in the rendering of coffee beans, evoke a strong sense of naturalism and depth.
A solid understanding of form and three-dimensionality.
The texture is carefully executed; the surface of the beans appears smooth and slightly glossy, closely mimicking real roasted coffee beans.
The strength of my portfolio lies in its unique perspective and refined aesthetic minimalism, which together create both visual appeal and conceptual depth.
A special mention was given to the piece "Uniquely Connected (Layers of the Coffee Bean)" as a great example of treating an ordinary subject with reverence and attention, inviting viewers to see it anew.
The curator recommended expanding the conceptual range and visual diversity while maintaining my distinctive style to avoid potential repetition over time.
To further develop, I was advised to explore artists such as:
Giorgio Morandi, known for his quiet still lifes with simple forms and muted colors.
Wayne Thiebaud, celebrated for his use of repetition, shadow, and form exaggeration to create expressive compositions.
According to the curator, my work holds promising potential within the niche of minimalist realism and conceptual still life.
"Stay true to your visual language, but begin to ask more from your subject. You have already established a strong foundation — solid technique, refined aesthetics, and a clear voice. The next step is to deepen the dialogue between the object and the viewer."
I am grateful to Ainhoa Fernández for her thoughtful and inspiring feedback, which will guide me as I continue to grow and evolve as an artist.
